Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
Qatar snatch historic first World Cup point against complacent Switzerland
Qatar earns their first World Cup point with a stoppage-time header against …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scotland is ready to end the misery
Scotland is on the verge of breaking their cycle of painful near-misses, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Australia vs Turkey in Vancouver: Tactical stalemate or defensive collapse?
Australia takes on Turkey in Vancouver with a defensive crisis looming and …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Top Moments in Folarin Balogun’s Rise to USMNT Stardom
Folarin Balogun's evolution from a fringe Arsenal talent to a USMNT centerpiece …
4 months, 1 week ago
England’s kit heist is the most embarrassing start to a World Cup ever
England's boots got stolen, Scotland is back to ruin our nerves, and …
4 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Partey out for Ghana as visa drama rocks World Cup preparation
Thomas Partey is out for Ghana's World Cup opener in Toronto after …
4 months, 1 week ago
West Ham is finally cleaning house after the Sullivan disaster
Daniel Kretinsky shifting to majority ownership is the best news West Ham …
4 months, 1 week ago
West Ham's conflict of interest mess proves why regulation isn't easy
The Independent Football Regulator just hit a snag with the David Sullivan …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scotland are back at the World Cup table after 28 years of misery
After a 28-year drought, Scotland returns to the World Cup stage. Here …
4 months, 1 week ago
Tuchel has a selection headache before England's Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel faces a selection crisis ahead of England's Croatia opener, with …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's transfer window needs more than just a £34m depth signing
Arsenal's reported £34m interest in wide attackers suggests a move for depth, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ryan Christie betting on himself with fresh Bournemouth deal
Bournemouth secures Ryan Christie for three more years, but is internal stability …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scotland’s 1998 ghosts still loom large over the national team
Scotland’s 1998 World Cup effort remains a cautionary tale of defensive frailty …
4 months, 1 week ago
The math behind the spoiler-free sports consumption trend
Over 68% of fans now avoid live broadcasts, yet broadcaster spoiler habits …
4 months, 1 week ago
Matheus Fernandes is the tactical reset Manchester United desperately need
Manchester United are pushing for Matheus Fernandes as their priority midfield target, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in International Football
From the Maracanazo to the streets of Belo Horizonte, these are the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Amazon wants you to listen to Southgate while the highlights stay dead
Broadcasters are killing morning highlights, so Amazon is filling the void with …
4 months, 1 week ago
Canada and Bosnia are stuck in a tactical stalemate
Canada and Bosnia are locked at 1-1. The match has turned into …
4 months, 1 week ago
Canada avoids disaster with a late lifeline from Larin
Canada managed a late comeback against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but the tactical struggle in …
4 months, 1 week ago
Michael Buble opening a World Cup tournament is the peak surreal sports moment
FIFA is kicking off the World Cup with Michael Buble, and I …
4 months, 1 week ago